60% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Achasta Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Achasta Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Achasta Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 22%Aim 15%Dispersion 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.2
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Achasta Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Achasta Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tfowler@achasta.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
639 Birch River Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Course Description
Achasta Golf Community is a luxury residential and recreational development nestled in the north georgia mountains, near Dahlonega and about an hour from Atlanta. The centerpiece is a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course integrated with Chestatee River scenery, complemented by amenities including The Achasta Grille, tennis and pickleball, walking trails, and river park with a swimming pool. The community offers homes and real estate opportunities through Birch River Realty partners, with event and wedding spaces and nearby activities. Located in the Dahlonega area, it emphasizes leisure, nature, and club-style living.
golf course • jack nicklaus signature golf • dahlonega real estate • north georgia golf • river and golf course • golf community amenities • tennis and pickleball • river park • luxury homes georgia • wedding venues • event spaces • gastro grille • mountain area • chestatee river • private club • real estate partnerships • north georgia mountains • deluxe lifestyle • golf community living • dahlonega area • unhurried living • golf community • luxury homes • real estate • gated community • Jack Nicklaus
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
2000
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bent
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⭐4.5(69 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Achasta Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests with par five reach chances and par three precision needs, building score risk on handicapped tough spots across balanced nines.
B
Birch (Green) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726166 yards5638 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 330 | 160 | 470 | 148 | 456 | 367 | 354 | 376 | 3057 | 365 | 177 | 372 | 302 | 498 | 499 | 373 | 133 | 390 | 3109 | 6166 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726408 yards5859 metersCR 71.3Bogey 96.2Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 330 | 165 | 470 | 148 | 566 | 426 | 354 | 396 | 3251 | 365 | 177 | 385 | 302 | 505 | 504 | 384 | 133 | 402 | 3157 | 6408 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726890 yards6300 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.9Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 356 | 187 | 483 | 169 | 583 | 439 | 374 | 424 | 3428 | 428 | 205 | 422 | 321 | 528 | 528 | 409 | 170 | 451 | 3462 | 6890 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Achasta Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
50% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Achasta Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Achasta Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
50% match
For Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
57% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion21%
Scoring18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control12%
85% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
88% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Precision21%
57% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim16%
Accuracy11%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Alignment11%
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Get Started43% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
83% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Aim12%
69% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control28%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim11%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
60% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
40% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy27%
Visualization10%
47% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Accuracy25%
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Get Started50% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
43% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For Birch (Green) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Achasta Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Achasta Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Achasta Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Achasta Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Achasta Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6528 yards. The back tees extend to 6890.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Achasta Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Achasta Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6890.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Achasta Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Achasta Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6890.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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